Hitachi DZMV580A User Manual

EnglishDZ-MV550ADZ-MV580AHITACHI AMERICA, LTD.HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION900 Hitachi WayChula Vista, CA 91914-3556Service Hotline: 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-

English10Read This First To guide you, we've included following six chapters.• The section on “Setups” explains how to set up the DVD video camer

English100123SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY OUTPUT ON OR OFF (OSD OUTPUT)If you connect this DVD video camera/recorder to a TV to view images on TV screen,

English101123LCD SetupSETTING BRIGHTNESS OF LCD SCREEN (BRIGHTNESS)1Press the MENU button, choose “Brightness” on the “LCD Setup” menu screen, and the

English102123Initial SettingsSWITCHING OPERATING SOUND ON OR OFF (BEEP)1Press the MENU button, choose “Beep” on the “Initial Setup” menu screen, and t

English103TURNING RECORD LED ON OR OFF (RECORD LED)You can switch off the recording indicator on the front of DVD video camera/recorder even during re

English104RESETTING MENU SETTINGS TO DEFAULTS (RESET)You can restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory (P. 181)). (Note, howe

English105Disc Navigation123Using Disc NavigationSTARTING OR TERMINATING DISC NAVIGATIONDisc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this

English106*1 Scene number refers to display number on thumbnail display screen.*2 No still icon will appear for card.*3 The operation guide will vary

English107PLAYING BACK FROM DISC NAVIGATION SCREEN1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2Use the joystick to select the desired scene.The selected scene w

English108SELECTING MULTIPLE SCENES1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2Use the joystick to select the desired scene.3Press the SELECT button once:The s

English109FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH DISC NAVIGATIONThe Disc Navigation mode will allow a variety of further operations.Note:Editing functions (thumbnai

English11Introduction●You can start recording immediately after stopping playback (P.49, 58)Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the rec

English110UNDERSTANDING FLOW OF DISC NAVIGATION MENUPress the MENU button on the Disc Navigation screen: The menu screens for Disc Navigation and menu

English111Scene13DELETING SCENES (DELETE)You may want to delete unwanted scenes.Scenes on DVD-R disc cannot be deleted, and menu item “Delete” will no

English112●Editing using submenuPress the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 5 (See page 111): The submenu will appear.Pressing the C bu

English1131CHANGING IMAGES FOR THUMBNAILS (EDIT - THUMBNAIL)Normally, the first image of the recorded scene is displayed as a thumbnail: You can choos

English1141PLAYING BACK BY SKIPPING SCENES (EDIT - SKIP)You can specify “Skip” for scenes you do not want to play back: The selected scenes will be sk

English1151DIRECTING SCENES EFFECTIVELY (EDIT - FADE)You can add fading to the beginning and/or end of scene.There are three types of special effects:

English1161COMBINING MULTIPLE SCENES (EDIT - COMBINE)If you have recorded numerous short scenes, combining them will be facilitated by the use of Disc

English1171DIVIDING MOVIES (EDIT - DIVIDE)You can divide a scene into two parts.To delete unnecessary portion of scene, first divide the scene, and th

English1181COPYING STILLS ON DVD-RAM DISC TO CARD (COPY)1Set the power switch to “O VIDEO” or “N PHOTO“.2Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.3Select the

English1193LOCKING SCENES ON CARD (LOCK)You can lock each photo recorded on card so that it will not be deleted or edited by mistake.1Set the power sw

English12●You can easily edit scenes, which is quite difficult with tape (P.86)Using this DVD video camera/recorder, you can collect scenes of your ch

English1203DESIGNATING SCENES TO BE PRINTED (DPOF)You can use DPOF to set print information, including selection of the scenes to be printed, so that

English121123SELECTING SCENES USING MENU SCREEN (SELECT)You can use this “Select” function to select consecutive scenes at one time.This function is u

English122123DISPLAYING INFORMATION USING MENU SCREEN (DETAIL)You can display various information for a scene: the recording mode, recording date/time

English123ProgramWHAT IS “PROGRAM”?Program refers to an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date regardless of whether they are movie or still.12S

English12412PLAYING BACK PROGRAM (PLAY)You can play back only the selected program.1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2Press the MENU button.3Choose “P

English1256After entering the title, choose “Enter” and then press the A button.7The screen for verifying the change in title will appear: Choose “YES

English1261Play ListWHAT IS “PLAY LIST”?You can create a play list on this DVD video camera/recorder by gathering your favorites from the recorded sce

English127SWITCHING TO DISPLAY OF EACH PLAY LIST (SWITCH)Select the desired one of multiple play lists: The Disc Navigation screen of the selected pla

English128ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST)1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2Press the MENU button.3Choose “Edit” on the “PlayList” menu

English129DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST)1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2Display the editing screen of the play list to be edite

English13Table of ContentsImportant Information ...2For Your Safety ...

English130DELETING SCENES USING SUBMENU FOR EDITING (EDITING PLAY LIST)You can delete scenes from play list on the editing screen.1Press the DISC NAVI

English131ARRANGING ORDER OF SCENES (MOVE)You can move scenes only when “Category: All” is specified. 1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2Press the MEN

English132CHANGING TITLE OF PLAY LIST (TITLE)The play lists have serial numbers in the order you have created them, along with the created dates/times

English133123Go ToFrom the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene.TOP (END)1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2Press the

English134Disc or Card Management123VERIFYING REMAINING FREE SPACE ON DISC OR CARD (CAPACITY)You can find out how long you will be able to record on o

English13513INITIALIZING DVD-RAM DISC OR CARD (FORMAT DISC. FORMAT CARD)1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2Press the MENU button.3Choose “Format Disc”

English1361UPDATING CONTROL INFORMATION OF DVD-RAM DISC(UPDATE CONTROL INFO.)Disc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder handles information on

English1372FINALIZING DVD-R DISC (FINALIZE DISC)If you want to play back a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, using a device confo

English1381OthersDISPLAYING MOVIES OR STILLS INDEPENDENTLY (CATEGORY)Scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder will be displayed in the order

English1393SLIDE SHOW (CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK OF STILLS)If you play back stills recorded on a card, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback

English14FLOW OF QUICK MODE (WITH CARD): ...70Manually Focusing Subject...71FOCUSING DURING RECORDING ...

English140Connecting to PCTHE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE WHEN CONNECTING TO PCUse the provided PC connection cable to connect this DVD video camera/recor

English141●Using PC to edit images on DVD-RAM disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder: ●Using PC to edit images on DVD-RAM disc recorded on th

English142Contents on Provided CD-ROMThe CD-ROM supplied with the DVD video camera/recorder contains the following folders:To refer to the contents of

English143●DVD-MovieAlbumSEYou can read the instruction manual using either of the following procedures:• Open the PDF file in DVDMASE 3\manuals\Engli

English144Installing SoftwareBefore installing the UDF driver (DVD-RAM driver) provided with this DVD video camera/recorder, check to see if another U

English145INSTALLING USB DRIVERWith Windows XP1Click “USB Driver Installation” on the installer screen.2The USB driver installer screen will appear: C

English146INSTALLING UDF DRIVER (DVD-RAM DRIVER)The UDF driver must be installed before using the disc in DVD video camera/recorder on PC.1Click “UDF

English1476If you do not wish to change the folder name, click “Next”.7Check the displayed contents, and then click “Next”.8Installation will start. W

English148INSTALLING DVD-MovieAlbumSESoftware “DVD-MovieAlbumSE” is used to edit videos that conform to the DVD video recording (DVD-VR) format, and p

English1496Check the displayed contents, and then click “Next”.Installation will start. Proceed with the installation, following the instructions on s

English15ADDING SCENES TO PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST)...128DELETING SCENES FROM PLAY LIST (EDITING PLAY LIST)...

English150INSTALLING MyDVDSoftware “MyDVD” is used to write the images edited on DVD-MovieAlbumSE to DVD-R disc.1Click “MyDVD Installation” on the ins

English1516Click “Finish” to restart the PC.Installing MyDVD is now complete.Sonic Solutions Corporation, which developed MyDVD, recommends user regis

English152Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera/RecorderUsing DVD-MovieAlbumSE and MyDVD, you can create a DVD video

English1538MyDVD will automatically start. After a few moments, the exported scene will be automatically registered on the MyDVD editing screen:Now yo

English154Uninstalling SoftwareUse the following procedure to uninstall (delete) any provided software that has been installed:UNINSTALLING USB DRIVER

English155With Windows® 2000 Professional/XP:1Set the power switch on DVD video camera/recorder to “O VIDEO”, and use the PC connection cable to conne

English156Cautions When Using DVD Video Camera/Recorder by Connecting It to PCNote:• Do not use Windows® application to finalize a DVD-R disc recorded

English157Subsidiary InformationIntroduction to Optional AccessoriesCAMERA ACCESSORIESPOWER SUPPLYINFORMATION ON SQUARE ADAPTERThis DVD video camera/r

English158CleaningBe sure to set the power switch to “POWER OFF” before cleaning this DVD video camera/recorder.●Cleaning LCD screen and camera lensUs

English159Changing Setting of DemonstrationThis DVD video camera/recorder has versatile functions, including special effects.Referring to the procedur

English16Checking Provided AccessoriesMake sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model DZ-BP14S):Portable power supply

English160TerminologyDISC-PROTECT:This disables writing to disc (protects disc from writing) so that images recorded on DVD-RAM disc cannot be acciden

English161FINALIZE:This process makes a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder playable on a DVD player, etc. that conforms to 8 cm DVD

English162SD MEMORY CARD:This is a standard of memory card developed in 1999. The card is 32 mm long x 24 mm wide x 2.1 mm thick, and has 9 pins. Sinc

English163No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation - Check the Following:Check 1 No movie can be recordedMovie can be recorded only on DVD-RAM or DVD-R

English164Check 5No DVD video camera/recorder operationIs a fully charged battery attached?Is the DVD video camera/recorder powered from AC outlet?Che

English165Trouble Messages A message may appear while you are operating the DVD video camera/recorder. If a message appears, refer to the following ta

English166(1) Error has occurred. Please restart.• Error has occurred. Try to restart the DVD video camera/recorder using the following methods:(1) Tu

English167Card error. • The card terminals may be dirty: Wipe off dirt, and try the card again, or use another card.• Data other than still image may

English168Disc error has occurred. Formatting is not complete.The disc may be dirty.Remove the disc and wipe off fingerprints, dust, etc. before reusi

English169DVD-R Disc, Video mode cannot be changed.With DVD-R disc, the movie quality mode once used for recording cannot be changed. 29END OF DISC Th

English17Names of Parts 1 Infrared receiver (P. 34)When the remote control is used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will receiv

English170Scenes over limit. Cannot add scene.The number of scenes entered in play list has reached the limit that can be entered.Delete several scene

English171*1• This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. If this message appears when a recorded disc is recognized immediately after it

English172TroubleshootingCheck to see the following before asking for a repair. If the suggested solution still cannot restore the DVD video camera/re

English173During recordingSymptom Cause and CorrectionReference pagePressing the REC button will not start recording.Is input image copy-guarded?Is th

English174During playbackSymptom Cause and CorrectionReference pageRecognition of disc is not completeIs disc dirty?Use soft, dry cloth to clean it.82

English175Photos on card cannot be played back.This DVD video camera/recorder can play back image data recorded on SD memory card in other digital cam

English176When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC:Symptom Cause and CorrectionReference pageNo drive icon appears on PC.The DVD video ca

English177Video written to hard disk of PC cannot be edited on DVD-MovieAlbum copy tool.DVD-MovieAlbumSE cannot edit DVD-VR data stored on hard disk o

English178Executing “Export” on DVD-MovieAlbumSE will interrupt reading midway.Do not choose “Simple Export”: If you do, reading will stop midway.Whe

English179MiscellaneousSymptom Cause and CorrectionReference pagePower does not come on, or no operation occurs by pressing button.Execute system rese

English1814 Viewfinder (P. 34)15 Diopter control (P. 34)To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.)16 ACCESS/

English180Disc cover cannot be closed.Is disc correctly inserted?Was disc inserted from wrong direction?Remove the disc and then reinsert it.44Is disc

English181System ResetIf the DVD video camera/recorder does not operate normally, perform “System Reset”: The DVD video camera/recorder may recover to

English182Major SpecificationsCCD DZ-MV550A: 1/4-inch interlacedDZ-MV580A: 1/3.8-inch interlacedTotal number of pixelsDZ-MV550A approx. 680,000DZ-MV58

English183* The MPEG Audio layer 2 format is an option of DVD video standard. If your DVD player does not conform to MPEG Audio layer 2, record in LPC

English184To Order in the United StatesBY PHONEService Hotline:1-800-HITACHI(1-800-448-2244)To Order in the CanadaFOR AUTHORIZED HITACHI SERVICE FACIL

English185IndexNumerics16:9 ... 94240x (Dig. Zoom) ...

English186LLanguage ...103Laser pickup block ...46, 161Lens cap

English187Be sure to read the following before opening the package of CD-ROMThis Agreement will take effect at the moment you open the package of the

English1927 FULL AUTO button (P. 74)To switch the DVD video camera/recorder to full automatic.28 FOCUS button (P. 71)To switch between manual focus an

English2Important InformationFor Your SafetyThe power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected.

English2040 REC button (P. 49, 50)41 DIGITAL ZOOM button (P. 56)42 Reverse skip button (P. 60)43 Reverse search button (P. 59)44 DISC NAVIGATION butto

English2112Try to Record and Play Back using Disc (Video and Photo)You can record both videos and photos on DVD-RAM disc; only videos on DVD-R disc.Be

English223Start recording (P. 49).1Open the LCD monitor (P. 35).2While holding the gray switch at the center of power switch, set the switch to “O VID

English233Try to Record and Play Back using Card (Photo)Only photos can be recorded on card.1Connect a power supply (P. 43).4132Power cableAC adapter/

English243Start recording (P. 50).1Open the LCD monitor (P. 35).2While holding the gray switch at the center of power switch, set the switch to “PPHOT

English25Discs and CardsThe following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder and the funct

English26INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISCYou cannot record a still on DVD-R disc, or delete any recorded images or data.For optimum recording on DVD-R disc,

English27HANDLING DISCS●Using discsDVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are very delicate recording media. Carefully read the following cautions and observe them:•

English28AVAILABLE CARDS ●Handling card• Do not use cards other than the designated ones.• Be sure to use a brand new Card when recording vital images

English29Storage Capacity on Disc or CardRECORDABLE TIME OF MOVIE (VIDEO)The recordable time will vary depending on the video recording quality: See p

English3Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows® 98, Windows® 98 Second Edition, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000 Professional, and Windows® XP are registered tradema

English30RECORDABLE STILLS (PHOTOS) ON CARDThe number of recordable stills will vary depending on the recording quality: See page 97 for the setting o

31EnglishSetupsThis section explains preparations for recording - setting up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery.Setting Up the DVD Video Camera

English32ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAPATTACHING LENS CAP1Attach the shorter end of lens cap string to the lens cap.2Attach the longer end of lens cap strin

English33INSERTING BATTERY INTO REMOTE CONTROLInsert the provided lithium battery into remote control.1Slide the cover to remove it.2Insert the lithiu

English34●Using Remote ControlPoint the remote control to the infrared receiver on the DVD video camera/recorder. The remote controllable distance is

English35VIEWING IMAGE ON LCD MONITOR SCREENIf you open the LCD monitor, you can monitor subject image on the LCD screen.1Open the LCD monitor.The LCD

English36CLOSING LCD MONITORBefore closing the LCD monitor, be sure to reset it at right angles to the DVD video camera/recorder.Replace the LCD monit

English37SETTING DATE AND TIMESet the current date and time so that the date and time you make a recording can be recorded correctly.The following pro

English38CHANGING DISPLAY FORMAT OF DATE AND TIMEYou can select one of three date display formats: month/day/year, day/month/year or year/month/day. A

English39Setting Up the BatteryThe DZ-BP14S battery provided with this DVD video camera/recorder has not been charged at purchase time: Charge it befo

English4IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSIn addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a ma

English40●Battery charged statusYou can find out the charged status of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/charger:Note:See “Troubl

English41●Continuously recordable time with fully charged battery (with no zoom operation, etc.)See the following table as a reference for how long th

English42BATTERY REMAINING LEVEL INDICATORWhen the battery is used to power the DVD video camera/recorder, the battery remaining level appears in the

English43USING DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER WITH AC ADAPTER/CHARGERIt is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video camera/re

English44Inserting and Removing DiscINSERTING DISC1Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it.A few moments after the ACCESS/PC indicator bl

English45Note:• Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless a charged battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to the DVD video camera/recorder.• If a

English46REMOVING DISC1Set the power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn the DVD video camera/recorder off.2Press down the DISC EJECT button once and releas

English47Inserting and Removing Card1Turn the DVD video camera/recorder off.2Open the cover of card insertion block.3Inserting Card:Insert card with i

English48Basic TechniquesThis section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD video camera/recorder.Basic

English4912Recording Movie1Turn the DVD camera/recorder on.Set the power switch to “O VIDEO” to turn the DVD video camera/recorder on.After the ACCESS

English511 An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and

English5013Recording StillsNote:Recording of still images is possible on DVD-RAM disc and card.1Turn the DVD camera/recorder on.When using DVD-RAM dis

English51123Compensating for Backlight1Press the BLC button during recording.The backlight correction icon will appear.Note:• Pressing the BLC button

English52123On-Screen InformationVarious types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording.INFORMATION DISPLAY

English531. Recording mode (P. 49, 50, 98)G:MovieN : StillBDC : External input still (field) BEC : External input still (frame)2. Program AE (only in

English5415.Movie recording quality (only when using disc) (P.96)XTRA : Best quality (only when using DVD-RAM disc)LPCM : Best audio quality (only whe

English55●Display when recording an image of yourselfWhen recording with the LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens, the operating status wi

English56123ZoomingIf you continue to hold the zoom lever on the “T” control side with Dig. Zoom 40x or 240x specified, the digital zoom will be activ

English57MACRO RECORDINGUse the macro function when recording a small object from close-up position: You can shoot the subject as close as approximate

English58Playing Back123PLAYING BACK1Press A button in the recording pause status.The DVD video camera/recorder will enter the playback mode, and the

English59123PLAYBACK FROM START OF DISC OR CARDUse the Go To function (P. 61) or Disc Navigation function (P. 105) to play back from the start of disc

English6Cautions When UsingHandle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care:• The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface wit

English6012SKIP PLAYBACK OF MOVIEDuring playback, tilt the joystick up or down to locate the start of desired scene.Tilt down once : To skip to the fi

English61123JUMPING TO SPECIFIED POINT (GO TO)1Press the MENU button during playback.2Choose the option (point you want to go to), and then press the

English62123On-Screen Information DisplayINFORMATION DISPLAY DURING PLAYBACKVarious types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback

English63Checking Flow of Quick ModeThe following two on-screen menu modes are available with this DVD video camera/recorder:• Quick mode: To display

English6412FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING MOVIE:The following shows the menu when DVD-RAM disc is being used:The details of each function are descr

English6512FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (DISC):The following shows the menu when DVD-RAM disc is being used:The details of each function ar

English663FLOW OF QUICK MODE WHEN RECORDING PHOTO (CARD):The details of each function are described on pages showing the Advanced mode: See each refer

English67●Initial SetupInitial SetupBeep : OnLanguage : Engl ishDemoMode : AutoENTER RETURNInitial SetupBeep OnOnLanguageDemoModeSelect the operating

English68Set the QUICK MODE switch to ON, and then, while Disc Navigation screen is being displayed on the LCD monitor, press the MENU button: The m

English69●Disc●Others2FLOW OF QUICK MODE (WITH DVD-R DISC):The details of each function are described on pages showing the Advanced mode: See each ref

English7Heat on surface of product:• The surface of the DVD video camera/recorder will be slightly warm, but this does not indicate a fault. Screen on

English703FLOW OF QUICK MODE (WITH CARD):The details of each function are described on pages showing the Advanced mode: See each reference page.SceneE

English71123Manually Focusing SubjectThe DVD video camera/recorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (autofocus). You can also manually focus

English72Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (see page 71):Objects not in the center of screenObjects moving

English73123Adjusting Brightness of Image to be recorded (Exposure)The DVD video camera/recorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can a

English74123Using Full Auto FunctionPressing the FULL AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions.1Press the FULL AUTO button.“FULL AUTO” wil

English7513Setting Video Flash (for DZ-MV580A)See “Introduction to Optional Accessories” on page 157.When recording stills in a dark place, or the sub

English76USING EXTERNAL MICROPHONEConnect external microphone (generally available) to the external microphone jack of this DVD video camera/recorder.

English77123Viewing on TV ScreenCONNECTING TO A TV Use the provided AV/S input/output cable to connect the DVD video camera/recorder to a TV as follow

English78123VIEWING ON TV SCREEN 1Turn the TV on and set the input selector to “VCR” whichever applicable Video input.Refer to the TV instruction manu

English7912Playback on DVD Video Recorder/PlayerPLAYING BACK DVD-RAM DISCYou can use a DVD video recorder (see “Terminology”, P. 160) or DVD player t

English8Be careful of moisture condensation:• When you move the DVD video camera/recorder between places where the difference in temperatures is great

English80PLAYING BACK DVD-R DISC1Finalize a recorded DVD-R disc.You need to finalize a disc to play it back on DVD player: See page 137.No further dat

English81Removing and Replacing from/in Round DVD HolderYou can remove DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc used on this DVD video camera/recorder from Round DVD Hol

English8212REPLACING DISC IN ROUND DVD HOLDER1Open SIDE A of the Round DVD Holder, and replace the disc in the holder with the SIDE A mark or label su

English83123Recording (Dubbing) ImagesRECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO DEVICEYou can record (dub) images from other video devices to disc o

English84Note:• If you operate the DVD video camera/recorder connected to another device, always power the camera/recorder from AC outlet using the AC

English85RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES FROM OTHER VIDEO CAMERASYou can record (dub) images from other video cameras on a disc or card* in DVD video camer

English86RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICESYou can record (dub) images played back on this DVD video camera/recorder, on other video de

English87Advanced TechniquesThis section explains about various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD video camera/recorder.Checking F

English88●Flow of Normal Display ModeRefer to page indicated for details of each function.Camera Functions SetupProgram AE (P. 90)White balance (P. 91

English89You can use the joystick on DVD video camera/recorder to select various setting options in menu and designate them.Note:• Pressing the MENU b

English9Cautions When StoringDo not leave the DVD video camera/recorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time:• The

English90123Setting Up Camera FunctionsSELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT (SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE)This DVD video camera/recorder automati

English91ADJUSTING COLOR (WHITE BALANCE)This DVD video camera/recorder automatically adjusts the color of subject. Change the white balance setting de

English92●Setting white balance manually1Point the DVD video camera/recorder at a white object so that it fills the screen. Use an object that is not

English93USING THE ELECTRONIC IMAGE STABILIZER (EIS)When you use zoom to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded i

English941SETTING TO WIDE TV SCREEN MODE (16:9 MODE)If you view the images recorded with “16:9 On” specified on a wide-screen TV (aspect ratio 16:9),

English95Note:• The 16:9 setting will be kept even after the DVD video camera/recorder is turned off.• The DZ-MV550A does not have the 16:9 setting.•

English96Setting Up Record Functions12SWITCHING MOVIE QUALITY (VIDEO MODE)Choose the movie quality from “XTRA” (only with DVD-RAM disc), “FINE”, “STD”

English97Block-like noise may appear in recorded image, or the outline of subject image is distored under the recording conditions listed below: Pan t

English98123RECEIVING IMAGE FROM ANOTHER DEVICE (INPUT SOURCE)If you wish to input an image from another device to this DVD video camera/recorder, you

English9913SELF-TIMERYou can record photos using the self-timer function, as with ordinary cameras.1Press the MENU button, choose “Self Timer” on the